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Overview
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Education
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AAKASH SAXENA

AAKASH SAXENA

Thane

Summary

Entrepreneur-turned-brand manager with comprehensive D2C experience spanning product development, digital marketing, e-commerce optimization, and data analytics. Combines an athletic performance mindset with technical marketing expertise to drive measurable brand growth.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Brand Manager & Digital Marketing Specialist

SKYSH
Mumbai
03.2024 - Current

FOUNDER

End-to-end brand management for a D2C activewear startup.

  • Orchestrated multi-platform campaigns, achieving 696.7K+ total views, 36.8K+ 3-second views, and 2.6K+ content interactions.
  • Developed and optimized a Shopify D2C website with integrated payment gateways and low RTO strategies.
  • Managed Meta Ads campaigns using AI optimization tools, and executed Google Ads strategies.
  • Successfully managed Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube channels with consistent brand messaging.
  • Implemented Klaviyo email marketing campaigns with automated customer retention sequences.
  • Conducted market research and performance analysis using Excel and Power BI for data visualization.

Operations Executive

PNB Metlife Badminton Championship
Mumbai
01.2023 - 07.2023

Multi-stakeholder coordination and performance management for state-level sporting events.

  • Led operations for the PNB MetLife Junior Badminton Championship, Mumbai.
  • Organized and managed state-level tournaments for the Chhattisgarh Cricket Association.
  • Conducted strategic planning and performance optimization for large-scale sporting events.

Professional Cricketer

Chattisgarh State Cricket Sangh (CSCS)
01.2010 - Current
  • Dedicated 10+ years representing Chhattisgarh across various age groups and tournaments: BCCI Under-16 State Tournaments (2010-2012), BCCI Vinu Mankad Trophy (Under-19) (2013-2015), BCCI Coach Behar Trophy (Under-19 Test Cricket) (2013-2015), BCCI C K Nayudu Trophy and One-Day Tournament (Under-23) (2016-2020)
  • Selected for prestigious BCCI Central Zone Camp at Kanpur (2014-2015)
  • Advanced training at the renowned Padukone-Dravid Academy (2021-2022)
  • Currently training at Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Academy under former coach Abhishek Nayar
  • Demonstrated exceptional teamwork and leadership skills in high-pressure situations
  • Maintained peak physical and mental performance through disciplined training
  • Developed strong analytical skills through match analysis and strategy development

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Sports Management

Mumbai University
Mumbai
05.2024

- Unilever Digital Marketing Analyst Professional Certificate | Coursera | Sep 2025 - Digital Marketing Analyst

Unilever
Thane
09-2025

Professional Certification in Product Management - Product Management

S P Jain School Of Global Management
(In Progress)

Business Analytics With Excel - Elementary To Advanced -

Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Program
Online
04-2025

Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Certification - Artificial Intelligence

Simplilearn
Online
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Arts

Pandit Ravi Shankar University
Raipur
06.2017

Skills

    Digital marketing and analytics

    Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, Shopify, HubSpot, Google Analytics, Power BI, and Campaign Performance Analysis

    Brand management

    D2C brand strategy, performance marketing, content strategy, social media management, customer journey optimization

    Technical skills

    Website development, payment gateway integration, AI tools, database management, marketing analytics, and CRO

    Platforms

    Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, Canva, ShipRocket, Google Tag Manager, and Meta Business Manager

PROJECTS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Skysh brand performance dashboard |2024–present 

  • Developed a comprehensive Power BI dashboard tracking brand performance across multiple channels, with real-time analytics and stakeholder reporting capabilities
  • Integrated data from Meta Business Manager, Google Analytics, Shopify, and HubSpot for unified performance measurement

Multi-platform content strategy| 2024-Present

  • Created and executed an AI-optimized content strategy across 4+ social media platforms using Canva and advanced content creation tools
  • Achieved 100%+ engagement growth through data-driven content optimization and consistent brand messaging

Cross-platform marketing attribution system |2024-Present

  • Designed and implemented a unified tracking framework connecting Meta Ads, Google Analytics 4, and Klaviyo to measure the complete customer acquisition funnel
  • Configured advanced conversion tracking with Meta Pixel and GA4 enhanced e-commerce events, enabling data-driven budget allocation across channels
  • Built automated email segmentation workflows in Klaviyo using website behavior triggers from Google Analytics, resulting in improved campaign targeting and engagement rates

Accomplishments

    Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Sports Cell Congress Sports Talent Award - 2020

    BCCI Central Zone Selection - selected for the prestigious BCCI Central Zone Camp, Kanpur (2014-2015)

    Media recognition - featured in Chhattisgarh newspaper for outstanding performance in C.K. Naidu Trophy

Timeline

Brand Manager & Digital Marketing Specialist

SKYSH
03.2024 - Current

Operations Executive

PNB Metlife Badminton Championship
01.2023 - 07.2023

Professional Cricketer

Chattisgarh State Cricket Sangh (CSCS)
01.2010 - Current

Post Graduate Diploma - Sports Management

Mumbai University

- Unilever Digital Marketing Analyst Professional Certificate | Coursera | Sep 2025 - Digital Marketing Analyst

Unilever

Professional Certification in Product Management - Product Management

S P Jain School Of Global Management

Business Analytics With Excel - Elementary To Advanced -

Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Program

Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Certification - Artificial Intelligence

Simplilearn

Bachelor of Arts - Arts

Pandit Ravi Shankar University
AAKASH SAXENA